Master Builders of Iowa

The Academy for Project Managers enables participants to take part in an interactive program that explores the critical areas of project management that project managers in the construction industry tackle on a daily basis.  The course’s curriculum builds on itself throughout the series, starting with leadership and management training and moving on to cover safety, estimating, job costing, contracts, profitability, scheduling and much more.  In addition to CEU contact hours, graduates finish this training series with the essential knowledge necessary to bring their very best to their projects, their teams and their companies, as well as an expanded network of professional colleagues.  Sessions are instructed by the best in our field, including instructors who are leaders in their companies, construction attorneys, productivity experts, and others familiar with current trends in today’s market.

You are invited to join your colleagues and peers to celebrate industry excellence at the MBI Awards & Recognition Program and Luncheon on Tuesday, February 21st.  Enjoy lunch while the recipients of the 2012 Masters Awards are announced.  The Masters Award recognizes the exceptional efforts of a construction team in executing the process of completing a project.  The categories in the competition are projects:  $1 - $5 Million; $5 - $10 Million and Over $10 Million.

This year’s special guest Sal Giunta, Retired Army Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient & Highly Decorated Staff Sergeant.  Saving his squad from the Taliban during a deadly ambush in Afghanistan, Sal Giunta shares with unassuming humility – his courageous story and the importance of teamwork, selflessness and leadership.

A valiant leader, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta was introduced by President Barack Obama as being “as humble as he is courageous” when he was presented with our nation’s highest military decoration – The Medal of Honor – for his heroic actions during combat in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan.

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Master Builders of Iowa’s 100th Annual Convention and Iowa Construction Exposition scheduled for February 20-22, 2012 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

This Convention is even more special as the Master Builders of Iowa is celebrating 100 years. With this major milestone within the association, festivities are planned to celebrate and pay tribute to the individuals who have a hand in building for the commercial construction industry.  In conjunction with this 100th Anniversary, MBI is focusing on leader recognition, history of member contributions to the industry, state and national infrastructure, community, the quality of life and economic development for the state of Iowa.

You’re invited to attend the Master Builders of Iowa’s 100th Anniversary Celebration.  The Build Strong – Legends in Concert will be the event you won’t want to miss!

On February 20, 2012 at the newly renovated 60 million dollar Veterans Auditorium Iowa Events Center, MBI has arranged to bring Las Vegas to Des Moines, Iowa.  In celebration of the 100th Anniversary, TrueNorth Companies in conjunction with the Master Builders of Iowa, will make the Las Vegas stage come alive!  The headliners are famous acts that play on the best stages throughout America and this line up will provide a great entertainment mix of country, blues, soul and rock and roll.

The BUILD STRONG – Legends in Concert will feature:  Garth Brooks, The Blues Brothers, Tina Turner and headlining act --- The Liverpool Legends

Booths in 2011 Sold Out . . . Don’t Miss Your Chance to Exhibit in 2012!

We are inviting your firm to MAKE AN IMPACT at this year’s Construction Expo & Iowa Construction Industry Convention!  The Iowa Construction Expo is a great opportunity for you to reach a large targeted audience in only one day. The new show format in 2011 was created for exhibitors, by exhibitors and was extremely successful, so we are keeping the format for 2012! 

Another important aspect of the 2012 Convention is its pairing with the Master Builders of Iowa’s Centennial Celebration.  MBI will be celebrating 100 years and special events will take place throughout the duration of the convention, which is anticipated to bring in record numbers in attendance!